Auto Truck Wreck Near Switz City Kills 3, Injures 15
A Republic truck carrying cattle and hogs crashed near Switz City on State Road No. 4 when its steering failed. James Richards, about 65, was pinned beneath the wrecked vehicle and died after being rescued. William Coleman Jr. escaped with minor injuries. The state road mishap occurred late yesterday afternoon. the truck and livestock were moved to nearby Klink farm.
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Switz
Henry Klink
William Coleman, Jr
James Richards
Republic
Bloomfield
Klink
Switz City
Coleman
Richards
Mr. Richards
Indianapolis strengthens drive to curb bank banditry
Indianapolis and Indiana authorities coordinate to curb the wave of bank robberies sweeping the state since May 1. Police Chief Rikhold announces a tightening of enforcement for the city with cooperation from the Indiana Bankers Association to pursue the bandits.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Rikhold
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Police raid in Rome nets 12 arrests in plotter search
In Rome on May 14 police conducted raids on two clandestine meetings, seized documents and pamphlets, and uncovered plans of communist organizations. Twelve individuals were taken into custody as authorities pressed the investigation.
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Rome
Washington man sentenced for mail theft in Indiana
Idwin Greenwood of Washington Indiana nephew of Congressman Greenwood was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing from the mails. He pilfered parcel post packages of women's silk underwear while employed at the Washington post office.
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Indianapolis
Idwin Greenwood
Washington
Ind
Greenwood
Indiana
Washington Post Office
Independent producers exhibitors plan new organization
A solid independent group of moving picture producers distributors and exhibitors is expected to form at the Milwaukee convention as it closes tonight seeking cooperative action in the industry.
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Milwaukee
Wis
French Troops Push Ahead in Rif Offensive
French forces under General Colombat advance north of Querzha in the Bilane region with artillery and air support. Riffian defenders retreat to trenches as Beled garrisons at Beddane and Darreniich are relieved. Chambrun and Lyautey report strong progress and slight encirclements.
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Biane
Colombi
Querzha
Outazagh
Talfetabrant
Marshal Layutey
French
Morocco
Lyautey
Chambrun
Colombat
Preudenberg
Andour
Beddane
Darreniich
Fighting in Spanish Morocco Reports Wounded Taken to Kenitra
News from the French zone in Morocco describes hard fighting with many wounded ferried to Kenitra hospital. Riffians who invaded the French zone seized several airplanes making forced landings behind French lines due to motor failure. Auxiliary tribes behind French lines reportedly stay loyal despite Abdel Krim’s efforts.
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Tituan
Spanish Morocco
Morocco
Kenitra
Abdel Krim
Rif Rebels Keep Up Attacks on Spanish Posts
The Rifs under Abdel Krim press sporadic assaults in the French zone while the Palmit post repelled an enemy convoy with heavy losses. In the Beni Hamran region a sharp skirmish left several enemy dead as the Rif forces retreated.
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Tituan
Spanish Morocco
Abdel Krim
Palmit
Beni Hambran
President Lewis testifies on co op mining in Indiana
Indianapolis May 14 A federal court injunction against United Mine Workers officials blocking cooperative coal mining remains in force until May 19 Judge Baltzell will hear final arguments to make the injunction permanent The hearing revealed Tecumseh mine lease terms a 1 50 a ton sale price 96 cents paid miners and undisclosed operating costs The margin over cost was slim with day labor costs added and no weighmaster employed and layoffs cited as reasons for the cooperative operation doubts remain about profitability
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Linitisd Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Baltzell
William H. Howe
Chicago
District No. 11
Lewis
Tecumseh
Mr. Lewis
Union miners in Tecumseh co-op mine face injunction
In Indianapolis on May 14 federal court heard John L. Lewis testimony about union pay at the Tecumseh cooperative coal mine. Judge Baltzell extended a temporary injunction against the United Mine Workers and East Side Coal Co of Bicknell to prevent interference with mine operations.
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Indianapolis
John N. Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Union
Robert C Baltzell
East Side Coal Company
Bicknell
Tecumseh Co
Lewis
International Union
Jardine Demands Stricter Grain Rule Enforcement
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine urged the Chicago Board of Trade and other contract markets to impose firmer rules to prevent price manipulation in futures. He warned that failure to act could invite new legislation or loss of their charter, following findings from the January to April quota trading probe.
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Washington
Chicago Board of Trade
Jardine
Chicago Board
Frank L. Carey
Rockefeller Heiress to Wed David Wilton
Aby Rockefeller, heiress to vast wealth, marries David Meriwether Milton in a quiet ceremony at the Rockefeller mansion on Fifth Avenue. The couple plans a European honeymoon and will live in a modest Park Avenue apartment after the wedding.
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United Press Dispatch
New York
Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Park Avenue
Shaw Found Insane After Saber Killing
George Shaw, a world war veteran, was found insane by a criminal court jury after he killed his father with a saber. Proceedings were reported from Chicago on May 14 by United Press Dispatch.
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Chicago
George Shaw
Exchanges oppose Capper Tinder act promise self help
Mr. Jardine told the group they faced further federal curbs on grain trading and warned he would propose more legislation unless they acted now to “cleaned house” and oppose the measure.
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Jardine
Hitchcock Chosen Grand Commander of Indiana Knights Templars
George Hitchcock of Plymouth was elected grand commander of Knights Templars of Indiana at the state conclave in Indianapolis. The selection came at the close of the gathering this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
George Hitchcock
Plymouth
Knights Templars
Indiana
Strikers Battle Near Tampico Ends in Deaths
In Tampico area a strike clash today left two dead and several injured as Mexico City reports detail. The attack involved workers and authorities with ongoing unrest in the region.
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Linitisd Press
Mexico City
Tampico
Break in Miners Ranks in West Virginia Strike
Operators hail the defection of one local union as a signal for similar action by other unions in the West Virginia strike area. Union officials claim a majority of the men are well organized and determined to continue the strike.
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Unlefeld Press Dispatch
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
Morgantown Strike Breaks Unite Ranks As Local Surrenders Charter
In Morgantown West Virginia on May 14 local United Mine Workers of America union No 4 009 in the Panhandle district ended its 44 day strike by surrendering its charter and seeking a conference with company officials to negotiate a new wage scale.
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Iunithd Press Dispatch
Morgantown
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
Panhandle
West Virginia
Miners in Fairmont Ordered to Assemble Despite Rulings
Striking union miners in the Fairmount coal fields were ordered to assemble before a mine today in defiance of court rulings that led to 137 arrests a day earlier. Sheriff Rigging pledged to prevent trouble while many detainees remain jailed without family visits. union leaders planned a mass meeting prompted by Indianapolis telephoned orders from W. V. Bittner.
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Fairmount
W. Va
John Rigging
W. V. Bittner
Indianapolis
Union Leader Says UMWFollows Noninterference in WV Strike
Philip Murray vice president of the United Mine Workers states the international union will not interfere in the West Virginia strike situation. The remark comes from Indianapolis as the labor movement monitors regional actions.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers
International Union
West Virginia
Bribery Case Ties Gov Davis to Pardon Discussion
In Topeka on May 14 prosecutors push the pardon corruption case against former Governor Davis. An attorney testifies about a conversation with Davis to secure a pardon for Walter Grundy, a banker convict, highlighting defense weaknesses.
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Gov. Davis
United Press Dispatch
Topeka
Kas
Davis
Walter Grundy
Hawkins Mortgage Co to Have New Life Across States
A. L. Marvin, chairman of the reorganization committee, announced plans to revive the defunct Hawkins Mortgage Co and its 25 subsidiary loan societies in Indiana and about six other states. Strong entities include Hawkins Mortgage Co and A. L. Marvin. Local context cites Cincinnati and United Press Dispatch.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hawkins Mortgage Company
Indiana
A. L. Marvin
Three Terre Haute Men Die In Rail Wreck Near Martinsville
Three Terre Haute men die and four are injured when the Pennsylvania train No 6 from St Louis to New York derails near Martinsville Indiana. The wreck blamed on a broken rail. Injured clerks are from Richmond Bradford Columbus and Indianapolis taken to St Anthony’s hospital Terre Haute. No passengers hurt.
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United Press Dispatch
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
New York
Martinsville
Daniel J. Walsh
George H. Muench
Edward Zimmerman
J. T. Florey
Richmond
Ind
J. T. Etter
Bradford
Ohio
S. J. Parkinson
Columbus
S. E. Hardwick
Indianapolis
St. Anthony's Hospital
Opposition Develops Over Ford Ship Deal
United Press reports May 14 that opposition to Chairman O'Connor’s plan to sell 400 idle government merchant ships to Henry Ford at junk value grows. Shipping board members doubt approval when the full board reviews it, with Commissioner Thompson arguing the move harms marine and naval interests and U.S. standing in world trade.
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United Press Dispatch
Washington
O’connor
Shipping Board
Henry Ford
O’connor-Ford
United States
Thompson
Ford eyes 400 US Shipping Board vessels for salvage
Detroit May 14 Henry Ford said he would buy 400 steel ships owned by the United States Shipping Board if the price is right. Most would be scrapped with potential salvage of 10 to 30 ships for Ford's own use. The offer followed T W O'Connor's Dearborn visit and notes several months of possible negotiation due to difficulties.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
United States Shipping Board
Ford
Dearborn
T. W. O'Connor
Shipping Board
O’connor
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